Mason County, TX

Living in Mason County

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 56
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 45
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Schools 86
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Residents

4.2k Population +258 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age
28% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate27%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$3.6k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector60%
Self-employed18%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Walked5%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$173k Median Home Value +$41k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$621 Median Monthly Rent +$319 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M8%

House Heating Type

Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas27%
Utility gas3%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mason County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Mason County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump81%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 47 2 0
Feb 51 2 0
Mar 58 3 0
Apr 66 2 0
May 74 4 0
Jun 80 4 0
Jul 82 2 0
Aug 83 2 0
Sep 76 3 0
Oct 67 3 0
Nov 57 2 0
Dec 48 2 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mason County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding74
Tornado32
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mason County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mason County, TX

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Providence Hall
36 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Mason County, TX

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Schreiner University
47 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Mason County, TX

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Kimble Hospital
35 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Mason County, TX

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